Carlisle, PA – Now in its third decade of doing good for those impacted by Amyloidosis, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF) works year-round to raise awareness and funds to support research, education, and individuals in need.  In 2025, the foundation continued those efforts through fundraising dinners, merchandise sales and auctions, general donations, and a Corvette sweepstakes. As funds are raised, the foundation actively works to identify where those dollars will have the greatest impact when it’s time to give back.

With the final days of 2025 behind us and the curtain rising on 2026, the CMAF is proud to share that $160,000 will be gifted to five outstanding organizations. This includes $35,000 to the Mayo Clinic, $35,000 to the Amyloidosis Research Consortium (ARC), $35,000 to Amyloidosis Support Groups, $30,000 to the Amyloidosis Foundation, and $25,000 to Penn Medicine.

In addition to supporting these incredible organizations, CMAF is earmarking an additional $10,000 to invest in the future of the automotive hobby.  These funds will go directly to the Chip Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund, where each recipient will receive $1,000 to support their pursuit of a career in the automotive industry. 

“My father was my best friend and mentor,” quipped CMAF President Lance Miller.  “Watching him lose his life to this terrible disease (Amyloidosis) was horrifying for my family and me,” continued Miller.  “We knew he’d prefer his life celebrated rather than mourned, and the foundation carries his name proudly.  We know the donations made are making him smile from above,” added Miller.  “Most of all, I’d like to thank the board members and all the supporters for making 2025 a major success for the CMAF.  As my father would often say, “Life is Good!”

To learn more about the automotive scholarship program, visit ChipMiller.org. The submission portal is open through April 30, 2026. Criteria for consideration include ambition, drive, and passion for the automotive hobby. Candidates may submit their applications and personal stories to CMAF through the website.

At least 25 individual $1,000 scholarships will be awarded on June 1, 2026, with the potential for additional awards should further donations be received.  To learn more about the scholarship fund or to make a donation, please email Jodi Morrison at JodiM@CarlisleEvents.com.  Finally, to support the CMAF in 2026 and beyond, visit ChipMiller.org.  There, you’ll be able to easily enter our annual Corvette Sweepstakes (awarded October 3), apply for scholarship consideration, and once available, enter to win yet another Corvette via the CMAF and Lancaster County Corvette Club (awarded August 29). 

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Carlisle, PA – The August 23, 2019 Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation Dinner offered comradery, special displays, unmatched generosity and donations. All told, over $20,000 was raised for Amyloidosis research and awareness. 

With the spacious Carlisle Expo Center playing host amid a backdrop of Corvettes, guests from the region over converged on Carlisle to be part of the fun. There was a certain buzz in the air too, as Lance Miller (CMAF President) and Jodi Morrison (assistant to Lance and Corvettes at Carlisle event manager) were engaged in a battle to raise money to see who would take a pie to the face. Jodi won and in total, the pie themed fun brought in $2,187 in donations.

Pies to the face aside, the dinner did wonders for the cause. Donations came from many different outlets and organizations, with items being auctioned or selected via door prize. The top auction item was a ZR1 hood cover, selling for $5,200. Spring Mountain Motor Resort was also represented by offering a much sought after prize in the form of a driving experience and lodging at their Nevada compound (gavel price of $2,650). In addition, there were autographed posters, car parts and more. A remnant piece of a Corvette picked up on the cheap from the Corvettes at Carlisle automotive flea market and autographed by a who’s who of Corvette engineers and sold via door prize raffle tickets, while sports even played a bit of a role. Two mini Penn State football helmets earned $275 total. One helmet was autographed by PSU head coach James Franklin, while the other was signed by PSU all-American, former NFL pro and Amyloidosis survivor Matt Millen.

One of the coolest items up for grabs was a trip offered via producer/director Michael Brown. Brown, the man behind the Corvette themed movie The Quest, offered two domestic round-trip airplane tickets to his home base of Dallas, Texas, a private tour of his Corvette and neon sign collection, plus an autographed copy of his wife’s (author Sandra Brown) book, Outfox. This and many more items helped make this a memorable night for one and all. 

“I’m blown away and humbled with the love and support we receive year in and year out with the CMAF and the dinner,” noted Lance Miller. “The Corvette hobby is amazing; we are forever grateful. This year’s charity dinner was a lot of fun and judging by the many accolades from attendees they enjoyed it too. I’m already excited for next year!”

Up next for the CMAF is the 4th Annual Hugh Claus 5K fun run and walk. The race takes place Sunday, September 22 in South Seaside Park, New Jersey. Registration is open now via www.ChipMiller.org (under the events tab). Following the 5K event, the CMAF puts the pedal to the metal with a special track day at the New Jersey Motorsports Park. That takes place October 10 and much like the 5K, details are available online under the events tab).

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